Environmental Consultancy MSc
Environmental Consultancy MSc
Full time: 12 months, part time: up to 48 months
CPD modules available
Profile
Our Environmental Consultancy MSc will give you the knowledge and skills needed for a successful career in a science-based environmental business.
Your course during COVID-19
Please rest assured we make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the programmes, services and facilities described. However, it may be necessary to make changes due to significant disruption, for example in response to COVID-19.
Further information
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Recognition of professional qualifications outside of the UK
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About this course
About this course
The Environmental Consultancy MSc provides you with:
- advanced conceptual understanding
- detailed factual knowledge
- specialist technical skills
The course is suitable for graduates in:
- biology
- chemistry
- earth and environmental science
Emma's student profileInstead of doing modules over a semester or year, we do block modules which last one or two weeks, which is much more intense but I find it easier to stay focused.
Modules
You will study modules on this course. A module is a unit of a course with its own approved aims and outcomes and assessment methods.
Modules for 2020 entry
Module changes
Course content changes
The information above is intended to provide an example of what you will study.
Our teaching is informed by research. Course content changes periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.
Optional module availability
Student demand for optional modules may affect availability.
Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.
To find out more please see our terms and conditions.
Fees & Funding
2021-2022 fees
The fees displayed here are per year.
MSc
Home
Full time: £11,400
Part time: £5,700*
*per year for the first two years of study
International
Full time: £24,300
EU, other EEA and Swiss nationals
For courses commencing from September 2021 and beyond, EU, other EEA and Swiss nationals will no longer be eligible for home fees or Student Finance England support.
If you are from the EU you will pay international tuition fees.
All students
Find out more about our tuition fees, including how to pay them and available discounts.
Entry Requirements
A 2:2 honours degree, or an international equivalent, in:
- chemistry
- earth science
- environmental science
- geology
- applied science
- geochemistry
- industrial chemistry
We will also consider your application on an individual basis if you have lower or non-standard qualifications and at least two years of relevant experience.
Find out the equivalent qualifications for your country.
Use the drop down above to find your country. If your country isn't listed please email: international.recruitment@ncl.ac.uk for further information.
English Language Requirements
Select an English language test from the list to view our English language entry requirements.
Please email us at international.recruitment@ncl.ac.uk for further information.
If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a Pre-sessional English course.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be offering our Pre-sessional courses online only from June to September 2020.
How to Apply
You apply online, track your application and contact the admissions team via our applicant portal. Our step by step guide can help you on your way.
You need to submit a personal statement of at least 200 words with your application. This should highlight why you would like to undertake the course.
Start dates
The course starts in September. There is no application closing date for this course.
We suggest international students apply at least two months before the course starts. This is so that you have enough time to make the necessary arrangements.
Deposit
If you are an international student or a student from the EU, EEA or Switzerland and you need a visa to study in the UK, you must:
- pay a deposit of £1,500
- or submit an official letter of sponsorship
The deposit is payable after you receive an offer to study with us. The deposit is non-refundable, but we will deduct it from your tuition fees when you register.
Contact
Academic Secretary
School of Natural and Environmental Sciences
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 208 5498
Email: snes.programme.enquiries@ncl.ac.uk